An amazing climb from the village of Besse starting out on singletrack road that quickly becomes switchback gravel. The views become ever more breathtaking the higher you get.

Enbicia2

October 20, 2023

Mountain biking

This is a big climb from Lac du Chambon (1044m) on the main road from Grenoble to Briançon (or from further down at Le Bourg d'Oisans (720m).
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Thomas Guérin

December 12, 2023

Mountain biking

Magnificent pass on track between Mizoen and Besse. Breathtaking view of the Meije and the Emparis plateau.

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1. Boucle de Col de Saint-Georges depuis La Grave — Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

23.5km

02:49

910m

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2. Black Lake – Lake Lérié loop from Col Saint-Georges

35.8km

04:31

1,670m

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3. View of the Vénéon River – Col Naze – 1302 m loop from Mont-de-Lans

72.2km

08:09

3,030m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Elevation 2,200 m

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Wednesday 18 March

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Location: Besse, Grenoble, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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Col d'Òr (2227 m)

1. Boucle de Col de Saint-Georges depuis La Grave — Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

2. Black Lake – Lake Lérié loop from Col Saint-Georges

3. View of the Vénéon River – Col Naze – 1302 m loop from Mont-de-Lans

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